Product Description

Super-Soft 2™ softens crotch, burl and other wavy veneers by temporarily plasticizing wood cells without leaving behind a residue. Our unique formula conditions wood veneer and helps to prevent splits and cracks by instantly making the sheet surprisingly flexible. It does all this without affecting the veneer's bonding, staining or finishing properties.

No mixing required. Do not dilute. Apply by dipping, spraying, or brushing the softener onto the veneer.

Saturate both sides of the veneer with softener by dipping, spraying, or brushing._

Allow the veneers to stand until the surface is free of shiny, wet areas._

Place veneer between two sheets of absorbent paper (paper towels, brown paper, or unprinted newspaper) and place it between two flat boards. _

Apply plenty of weight or clamping pressure to the top. You increase the success rate of the flattening process with each pound of weight that is added. Inadequate weight or pressure can allow the veneer to become more wavy. Maple and bubinga typically require a very large amount of clamping pressure._

Leave the veneer under pressure for six to ten hours. Then replace the absorbent sheets every 6 hours and apply the weight or pressure again until the veneer is completely dry. Keep as much pressure as possible on the veneer during the drying process._

Determining when the softener has fully dried has a lot to do with your senses. If the veneer feels cool, looks dark, or smells a lot like the softener, then it is probably not fully dry.

Notes from Joe

I took the picture shown here to give you an idea as to how well Super-Soft 2 works. This image shows madrone burl veneer rolled around a pencil. There are no cracks or splits. If I can roll a burl veneer this tight, you can probably imagine the possibilities with complex veneering projects!

Super-Soft 2 may also be dried using an ordinary clothes iron (in a well-ventilated area) on the low/medium setting for instant veneer flattening. -

A vacuum press is often considered the best tool for the first stage of the flattening process.-

Keep in mind that some veneers such as maple are very difficult to flatten and can require more weight than most users have in their shop.-

Will Super-Soft 2 work on thicker wood veneer and thin lumber?Generally speaking, the softener will be less effective on thick-cut veneers. The range of effectiveness is based on thickness, species, and grain orientation. We have heard of good results from guitar makers who use the softener to make some species of thin lumber more bendable.

Does Super-Soft 2 affect a veneer that will be adhered with any specific adhesive?Once dry, Super-Soft 2 has no impact on the bonding of a veneer with any adhesive including CA glue, PPR glue, hide glue, standard cold press glue, or epoxy.

Can I stack veneers between layers of absorbent paper when flattening?I don't recommend stacking more than four veneers at a time. If the veneers are extremely brittle or wavy, only stack in groups of two.

How much coverage will I get from a bottle of softener?There's no way to specify a coverage amount. It really depends on the veneer species, grain, moisture content and method of application. Most folks find that a quart goes much further than expected.

Is the softener freeze/thaw stable?Freezing will not harm this product.

What color is SuperSoft 2?This veneer softener is typically clear with a slight brown tint.

Will this softener allow the veneer to bend in two directions?It is quite difficult (if not impossible) to apply a veneer to a project with curves on two planes - such as a the shape of a potato chip. Veneer will bend but it will not stretch. Veneer softener makes veneer flexible but not stretchable. You can bend veneer along the grain or across the grain but not both.

How do I know when the veneer softener has dried?Determining when the softener has fully dried has a lot to do with your senses. If the veneer feels cool, looks dark, or smells a lot like the softener, then it is not quite dry.

Does Super Soft 2 leave a residue when dry?No.

What kind of incompatibility issues are there with this softener?We have yet to find any incompatibility issues with veneers treated with SS2. This includes water-based stains and finishes, oil-based stains and finishes, lacquer, conversion varnish, polyurethane, alcohol-based finishes, wood dyes, shellac, and others.

Can I use this veneer softener on paperbacked veneer?Generally speaking softener is only used on raw wood veneers. However it can be used sparingly on the face side of a paper backed veneer to allow some additional flexibility. Spray a paper towel with softener and gently wipe on a light, non-saturating coat to make paperbacked veneer more flexible. Always test the softener on a veneer scrap before applying to the project veneer.

Is this veneer softener diluted?Absolutely not! It is full strength but you can dilute it by 10% with water (though we don't see a benefit to doing that).

What is the shelf life of the softener?The shelf life is indefinite.

What's the best method of application?Spraying is the most efficient way to apply Super-Soft 2.

Can you ship this softener to Canada, Australia, and the other countries listed on your International Orders page?Yes.

How long will softening effect last?The softening effects vary from one species to another. Some users are finding the flexibility so remain for as long as 2 weeks. Generally speaking, you can expect the effects to last from 4 to 7 days.

Can this veneer softener be used on the same veneer more than once?Yes. If the veneer requires additional flattening, Super-Soft 2 can be re-applied as many times as needed.

Will Super-Soft 2 make the veneer sticky like homemade softener?Not at all. The veneer will feel soft and pliable not sticky and brittle.

Can I heat the softener with a clothes iron to dry it faster?Yes but do so in a well-ventilated area. After applying Super-Soft to the veneer, use a clothes iron set on medium heat to dry and flatten the veneer at the same time. It's best to put a cotton or flannel cloth between the veneer and the iron. Keep the iron moving continuously around on the veneer. When the veneer appears to be dry you can prep it for glued in the veneer press. The effects of the softener are notably shorter with this trick so be certain to use the veneer as soon as possible. Otherwise it may ripple again.

Is it safe to dry it with heat?Here is the answer provided by the chemical supplier about this question: "Most of what will be evaporated into the air at temperatures above 212° F will be water. SuperSoft 2 has a very high boiling point, meaning no volatiles will be produced until over 350° F. Because it contains some water, it's possible that the steam from the water above 212° F will carry some of the softener with it. It's unlikely that the lower temperature will create any volatiles from the veneer softener, so it would be a small amount, if any. If some of the softener does get airborne in the steam, the chemical driven off is diethylene glycol monoethyl ether which, according to the SDS, it is not expected to be an inhalation hazard. However, circulating and exhaust fans should always be used where volatiles are present."

Will this softener affect cutting/trimming with a veneer saw?A properly sharpened veneer saw will work perfectly with a veneer treated with SS2 once it has dried.

Will this softener allow me to make bent wood rings with veneer?It depends on the species, radius, grain type, grain direction, and other factors. The softener will help make the veneer more pliable and increase your chance of success but there is no product that can promise success in every situation.

Why did my veneer not flatten out after being clamped between two boards?Some species will require a lot of clamping pressure to flatten out. Maple is notoriously difficult to flatten unless you use a very significant amount of clamping pressure. A vacuum press and vacuum bag are ideal for the more troublesome veneer species. The vacuum press creates up 1,750 lbs of clamping power per square foot and can be used to flatten a veneer for the first few hours. If your veneer does not come out flat after the first pressing, apply more softener and start the flattening process again. A second application of softener is generally not needed when flattening with a vacuum press but is often required if you are simply clamping between two boards with woodworking clamps.

What safety precautions should I employ when using this softener?Use with adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks or open flames. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Wear an appropriate, fitted respirator (NIOSH/MSHA) during/after application unless air monitoring demonstrates vapor/mist levels are below applicable limits. Follow respirator manufacturer's directions for respirator use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Product Reviews

Great for Carved Guitar Bodies

Review by Scott Agner
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Worked great for prepping redwood burl and quilted maple to be applied to a carved-top guitar body! Work time is long enough to allow for flattening, gluing, pressing to substrate, and removing excess without panicked time crunch.

Worked Great on Oak Burl

Review by Andrew Trammell
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This was a super easy product to use! I had some 2ft wide x 10ft long oak burl veneers that went from wavy, flaky, and crispy to flat, flexible, and easy to glue down to my substrate. With one of my glue-ups nearly being an entire sheet of veneer. Thanks for the recommendation!

Worked Great

Review by Andrew Levay
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I highly recommend this product. It worked great to flatten some African mahogany crotch I purchased. It flattened out in less than 24 hours.

Works Great

Review by Jim Patterson
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My first time using burl veneer. This product worked like a charm helping to take the warp and bubble out. A little goes a long way so unless you work with veneer a lot get the small size. I bought a quart and used about two tablespoons. Regardless, it does what it's supposed to do - take the curl out.

Great Softener and Glue

Review by Kim Gondring
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This is a great product that tames the most unruly veneers. I am back for the big bottle as a second time buyer. Another great product offered here is the veneer glue. It is formulated specifically for veneer and the incidence of "bubbles" is dramatically decreased.

Worth It

Review by Gary Crosson
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This was my first attempt at flattening veneer. I followed the recommendations and flattened a very puckered bubinga veneer. Very pleased with the results using clamps, plywood, and paper towels.

Super Soft 2 Works Great!

Review by Joe Polich
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Super-Soft 2 Veneer Softener & Conditioner does exactly what Joe says it will do. My mahogany crotch veneer had been rolled up for several years and was difficult to even unroll. After spraying it with the Super-Soft 2 I was able to handle it without cracking it and followed Joe's instructions for drying and pressing. My pieces came out nice and flat and pliable!

Great Product

Review by David Wildman
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Purchased this to soften some burled elm. It works quite well. After applying, I put it in a vacuum bag for a few hours which did make quite a difference. Would definitely recommend.

Super Product

Review by Diane Taylor
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Super Soft veneer softener is the one and only product to use to tame veneer that is a little stiff or a little wavy thru grain or wood species. The difference between using it and not using it on a product is very apparant if you do not! One can turn a very unmanageable section of veneer into an easy application job by using this fine product!
I have found that when veneering burl this is a must use product, it is amazing what an easy product to use and the results are always excellent!

Great for Brittle Veneers

Review by James Naprawa
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This spray works wonders. Really helps to make stubborn veneer workable. I mostly use it with an iron to quickly make certain veneers less dry and probe to splitting. For very wavy veneers, you'll probably need to soak it and flatten it in a press for best results. As always, customer service is phenomenal and Joe kept me updated throughout the order.

Would Recommend It to Others

Review by George Dolle
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Worked well as advertised, shipped and arrived promptly, and would recommend it to others. Was affordable and Joe's instructions were needful and helpful.

[Note from Joe: Then why not give it a 5 star rating?]

Great Service - Great Product

Review by Alan Kaplan
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Recently ordered two sheets of veneer and a bottle of Super Soft. The veneer arrived quickly, was packed perfectly and was in excellent condition. The super soft worked as advertised. I plan on ordering again from Veneer Supplies.

A Must for Luthiers

Review by John Crooks
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Used for bending mandolin sides and flattening veneer on the back of peg heads. Works great ! Had tried using DIY softener...no where near as good. I only wish I had ordered a larger bottle.

Man, this stuff is terrific!

Review by Larry Fisher
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I sure wish that I'd discovered this years ago! In the past, working with wavy veneers was a real pain and I had many veneer failures. This stuff does a miracle job in softening wavy veneers like the quilted maple that I use. It works great with Ultra-Cat veneer glue, too.

Love This Stuff

Review by Phil Mueller
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What can I say, it just works - better than all the homemade recipes I’ve tried. Makes the most troublesome burl and crotch veneers flat, pliable, and easy to work with. Great product.

A Diffferent Kind of Use

Review by Dave Hunter
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I ordered the softener from Joe and received it very quickly. I am using it differently than most. I use it to soften the veneer to make bent wood rings. It definitely softens the veneer and allows me to roll it around my form. I will be ordering more veneers from Joe as my need arise. He has been very easy to work with.

Makes Sequence Cutting Easier

Review by Jim Hoerter
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Excellent product; really makes it easy to flatten your sequenced sheets so when it comes to cutting, it makes it so much easier to cut the veneer with a veneer saw. I recommend this product for preparing book matched pieces for your next veneering project. Instructions help to make consistent results.

Changed My Veneer from Brittle to Flexible

Review by Glen OHalleran
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I used this product to help bend veneer around a car console. The product worked really well to allow it to bend. It also smoothed out a lot of the waves in the veneer.

Figured Walnut Guitar Back

Review by John Gorrell
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I used this stuff to stabilize some very figured walnut guitar backs. I joined the backs, sanded to about .1 inches, and applied my bracing. With changes in the weather, the backs bowed completely opposite the back bracing. I removed the braces and used Super Soft to stabilize the backs. I then applied two ply walnut veneer to the inside of the back with epoxy. Everything seems ok now and I am proceeding with the build.

Makes Veneer Very Flexible

Review by Mark Slivka
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Makes veneer very flexible and [helps] makes the veneer dead flat. I first used this and on some veneer that just had a little rippling and everything went well. I then thought didn'ti really need to use it so I then tried without using it and the panel did not turn out. I will now be using this on most all veneering projects that even have the slightest rippling.

Works Great

Review by Dwayne Cooper
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I bought this to use on some burl walnut. I was doing a 4-way book match. I followed the directions and it turned out perfect. The glue-up went flawlessly and everything stayed flat.

Easy Veneer Flattening

Review by John Hall
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I am into a large cabinet project using curly maple veneer. I am having to flatten all the veneer and this veneer softener and conditioner has made the task simple and successful. simply spray the veneer with the softener, cover with paper towels and weight and let it dry changing the paper towels every few hours. In addition great customer service.

Keeping It On Hand

Review by Arvid Lindstrum
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I've used this softener on sapele pomele and figured anigre. It works well. I like that it has an indefinite shelf life so I'm comfortable keeping it on hand.

Magic Juice

Review by Steve Woodard
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Recently, while going through items in my deceased father's estate, we came across an ancient, dust covered, spider web entangled cardboard box containing many large sheets of Oak, walnut, cherry and other veneers. 'Sheets' is probably not the best word to use, they were more or less long pieces of extremely dry and cracked veneer that to the untrained eye looked like a box of old scrap wood pieces. My brother and I painstakingly gathered the veneer and took it to our shop for evaluation. Hardly a piece was usable; That's when I remembered I had a bunch of the veneer softener left over from a project from a couple of years back. We followed the instructions on the bottle to a tee (very important to do so) and after about a week or so, we had some of the most beautiful old walnut, oak, cherry and maple burl one could ask for. The softener conditioned the veneer to a point that it was actually easy to work with and we have been turning out some beautiful projects with it. I would HIGHLY recommend having this product as a necessary element of my veneering supplies. It is more than well worth the money. After seeing the results, we have re-named it "Magic Juice"! Get Some, Now!

Softens like it's supposed to

Review by Justin Easterling
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Softener works very well... From the smell and feel of it, I'd guess it's glycerine based... The screenprinting on the label gave up pretty quickly, but nothing a marker couldn't fix to keep your chems labeled

Perfect for Guitar Sides

Review by James Scott
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I use this stuff for bending guitar sides and it certainly helps out a lot. I also use it for flattening veneer and works makes even old and brittle veneer usable again.

Great Product and a Personal Touch

Review by K.T. Schafer
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First, let me say that shortly after ordering this product, I received an email from VeneerSupplies.com indicating my order had been received....pretty normal right? What was refreshing is that this email stated I could reply if I had any questions, and they would be answered! Wow, a real person on the other end of cyberspace! I took advantage of this and replied with a request for some advice on the project I was working on. Joe got back to me pretty promptly with his advice.

I thought this was a very nice personal touch that is so lacking in today's online environment. Now then, the Super Soft worked well, although I was working with some pretty stubborn Mahogany crotch, so it took three applications to get it relaxed and flat. After that, it was a breeze to cut, match, stitch, and apply. My project worked out great thanks to this product, and of course Joe's advice.

Works!!

Review by George Hoffer
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Tried ironing a piece of cheap wrinkled popular backing veneer with the Heat Lock glue - cracked and split all over. Sprayed the next piece on the unglued side with Super-Soft 2 just before ironing, no splits no cracks. Perfect!

Graet Website! Great Product!

Review by Steve Gonwa
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The Supersoft 2 product is highly recommended for pre-treating figured guitar sides to make them more pliable before bending them. This is a great website to order from. Their communication is prompt and friendly and they process their orders quickly. Thanks!

Worked Well for Our Family Project

Review by Joanne Grasso
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This softener worked well on some veneer applique projects I did with my daughter last week. We put walnut wood on plastic jars. We used epoxy for the glue but some of our veneers were bubbled. The softener took care of the bubbles so we could get the wood to sit flat on the containers.

Thumbs Up

Review by Arvid Lindstrum
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I used this relaxant on some old, brittle sapele pomele veneer and it did a great job. It layed flat and glued up without issue.

Great product!

Review by Benjamin Knight
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A great product at the lowest price by over $15 plus you're supporting a great family owned business.

Highly Recommended

Review by Rick Stambaugh
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It does the job, straightens and softens the raw veneer I was working with that had curled and rippled. Also makes the veneer easier to cut to shape.

Great Product

Review by R Urlacher
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Friendly service, fast shipping and great product!
Thank you!

Great Product

Review by Andrew Kratz
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Great product, super fast delivery. I had my items within one day. Joe was super nice to deal with and helpful - willing to help with advice.

Did an Incredible Job

Review by Steve Friedman
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I am new to veneering and used this to treat some veneer that I was going to apply with concave and convex curves. Super-Soft 2 did an incredible job of making the veneer pliable and easy to work with. In addition to this being an excellent product, Joe has been extraordinarily responsive to my amateur questions and has been very generous with his advice. He has definitely earned my business.

Worked Like a Charm

Review by Christopher McDonald
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I used this one some old brittle elm burl veneer that was probably cut in the 70's. Its a bit thicker than normal and it was really wavy. The softener worked like a charm and the veneer was easy to flatten with it. I had no cracks at all when I pressed it flat. Thanks for the great service.

Definitely First Class!

Review by Greg Seiferth
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I purchased some crotch Honduran mahogany from an old woodworker closing down his business. I bought about thirty sheets. I showed my wife my find and she said it was a total waste of money. I have dealt with wavy materials, but nothing like this. The veneer was rippled and extremely brittle. Working with a potato chip would have been easier. I purchased some softener from [another company] and it had no effect even in a vacuum press. I bought this product as a last resort to prove my wife wrong. I have recently started buying from Joe and his service and products are definitely first class! I was able to straighten the veneer literally within twenty minutes with an iron. I was shocked. I am still going to put it in a vacuum press but I could almost glue up like it is. Needless to say the only thing I kept from the competitor was the spray bottle. Joe my wife wants to know if this stuff will get rid of her wrinkles. I am so glad I found your site. Dealing on the internet doesn't always work out so well, but your products are great. The end tables I made with the mahogany turned out beautiful thanks to Super Soft 2. And the best thing is my wife is super happy I spent the $ 50.00. I rarely write reviews, but dealing with your products and service deserves one.

Review from Atlanta, GA

Review by Pete J. Wilson
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It took awhile for me to figure out that flat veneers are more expensive than veneers which require flattening with veneer softener. I can tell you the savings are worth the investment since the process to make a veneer flat is relatively simple. The softener works by chemically modifying the wood cell structure for a brief period so that the veneer can be crushed between two boards without cracking. This softener seems to work better another brand that I tried. They looked the same but I think this one is better for some reason.

Review from Winterset, Iowa

Review by William Kneller
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The veneer softener and conditioner worked very well. It softened the veneer to where it was easy to work with and it helped a lot to keep the veneer from cracking and splitting.

Review from Eureka, CA

Review by Ed Brown
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I'm just a beginner. I was trying to cut some burl veneer and it just splintered. It was so wavy I almost threw it away. I use about four times as much as I expected, but now that burl is easy to cut and just lays flat.

Review from Alexandria, VA

Review by Damon Penn
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I've been a dedicated customer for several years and have always been pleased with your products. I recently took out some walnut burl that I stored improperly for several years and it had more waves than the Atlantic in a hurricane. I used the softener and some packing paper and they came out as flat as a sheet of paper. Great product and great tips on how to use it.

Review from Burr Ridge, IL

Review by Mark Osgood
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Just received my second order of Super-Soft 2. I just had a project with compound curves and tight bends. The project would have been impossible without the softener. I highly recommend this product.

The project was kind of a "wood joke" and consisted of making a bicycle seat of wood. I used Madrone burl (also from VeneerSupplies.com) and the finished product resembles Ostrich skin.

Review from Louisville, KY

Review by Scott Darrow
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Shipping was fast and Joe has been great at responding to questions. I am new to veneer techniques and he has helped a lot.

Review from Wayne, PA

Review by Erik Curtis
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Great product. Really, I mean great. And always enjoy ordering from Joe. Great service.

Review from Honor, MI

Review by Bill Stickney
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Not too much I can add about this stuff that hasn't already been said. It works great! Joe is really quick on answering questions and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Review from Bolivar, Ohio

Review by Sam Morris
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What can I say that hasn't already been said. I took the time to read the reviews before buying this softener so I was expecting great things from SS2. I'm very happy to report that it's even better than I expected. I have some old Walnut veneer and it's brittle. This stuff made it easy to use and my project is turning out very well. Thanks Joe for a great product and your help.

Review from Rockville, MD

Review by Preston Weir
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This stuff is magic. It turned some old, brittle burl veneer I was given into soft, pliable, and finally usable stock.

Spray application is easy, and iron drying went better than expected. It works as advertised (potentially even better!), assuming you follow the directions.

Review from Westerlo, New York

Review by Dan Fritchley
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This stuff is really great. Even within an hour of spraying this product on pliability was 100% better. I tried to laminate a Les Paul guitar body with some gorgeous grain curly maple veneer... big mistake! A Les Paul has enough curves and contours so even though I used a sand bag and the 400 lbs of wood pellets stacked on top it just wouldn't take the curves properly. But with Super Soft, it laminated true and there are no lifted voids in the curves. I would recommend this to anyone that either needs to flatten or needs a veneer to adhere to a multi-curved surface. Also shipping is great. Ordered Monday and it was here Wednesday. Also products were so well protected it was near bomb proof.

Review from Gordonsville Tennessee

Review by John Kunstman
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GREAT STUFF! This SS2 works better then it's advertising! Easy to use and it doesn't stink up the shop.

Absolutely amazing!

Review by Richard K
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Previously had been using water to flatten out my veneer, only to have them rebound once dry. My first project using this product was with some 20 year old crotch mahogany veneer. I was thinking it was toast. Not a chance. I flattened using this product, the results were amazing, and the left-overs are still flat and readily usable!

Performs As Advertised

Review by Jim T
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This stuff performs as advertised. I also liked the quick-dry tip using the vacuum press. I may add a dash of this the next time we make pasta!

Even Better Than Described

Review by Gene Nolan
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I've just begun to use this softener and I can already see how much improved it is over the softener I was buying at my local Wood Craft. The softener appears to work almost immediately and for the oak burl veneer that I am currently working with, this stuff is absolutely amazing. I contacted Joe about this item before buying and he quickly responded with some very helpful information about using it. He also was able to ship it on the same day that I ordered. I can say enough about how great my experience has been here.

Hands Down - The Best Softener

Review by Brenden H.
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Woodworking is not just my hobby; its also my passion and my livelyhood. I've been veneering for 20+ years and I've used a lot of snake-oil products including various concoctions that claim to flatten and soften veneer. Rubbish!!!

I didnt want to try the Super Softener because I figured it to be nothing better than the rest. I was wrong. Very, very wrong.

This softener is the best there is. Period. No need to look elsewhere. No need to think about it. No need worry if its going to work. IT WILL WORK!

I will also mention that the customer service here is impeccable. I sent the owner several questions about a recent veneer concern I had and he promptly replied to each of them with a straight-forward and honest answer. There are few places in this world where you find such excellent service and products.

Does the job and then some.

Review by Kevin Shoemaker
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A review of this softener really is not needed since it seems that everyone knows how good this stuff is. I use it on most of my voilins and the results are phenomenal. So far, I've gone through 4 gallons of Super Soft and I've always been satisfied with the results. On my first order, I thought the price here was too high on the spray bottle and I didnt order it. Then I went to Home Depot and they wanted $4.50 for a spray bottle. I asked my wife to see if she could get one at the grocery store and she came back empty handed. Finally, I found one at a small local hardware store. It works fine but it was $3.95. So in all, the spray bottle that this site offers is actually not a bad deal. Shipping costs on this site are always reasonable and most of my orders arrived within a day or so.

Now It's Like Silly Putty

Review by Kurt Kaster
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I finally had a chance to try the SS2 the other day, I used it on some Madrona burl that I was considering getting rid of because it was so hard brittle and wavy. Now its like silly putty, perfectly flat and best of all, usable. Its not very often something works better than advertised. Thanks Joe

A Great Softener

Review by Chuck Anderson
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Dear Joe, I used your SS2 veneer softener on some old, warped 1/16" poplar veneer with truly impressive results. I knew if this substrate would not lie down flat a decent surface veneer job was impossible. The end results were flawless, thanks to SS2! Also your shipping was faster than I expected. Next timne I need veneer or any related product, I'm coming to you.

This Is Some Cool Stuff

Review by Steve Rozmiarek
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This is some cool stuff! It works just as well as Joe describes. Sure made the walnut burl I tried it on a lot easier to work. Get the sprayer. I also used this to make really narly crotch walnut lumber easier to handplane. Not exactly what it was designed for, but it sure works.

A Bottle Goes a Long Way

Review by Neil P.
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I'm very happy with this product. It works very well and was packed safely. I tried it on some walnut burl veneer and found that it softens the veneer almost immediately. The quart size bottle is an excellent size. A bottle goes a long way. One tip though... order it with the spray bottle. I couldnt find a decent spray bottle in any store.

Don't Let The Price Fool You

Review by David K.
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Dont let the price fool you! The stuff is worth ten times the cost. A few weeks ago I bought a huge stash of rippled up veneer for a bargain. The only thing it needs is flattening. The Supersoft fluid makes it very simple and the effects are immediately obvious. I used the iron drying technique and the veneers are now perfect.

A great item and a great price.

Wow It Works Well

Review by Ray Astoria
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I'm not sure how it works, but WOW it works well. I had some 10 year elm burl veneer that was brittle and crumpled up. After I sprayed it with the Super softener, it began to feel like a heavy canvas material. Eventually it softened up enough that I could bend it 360 degrees edge to edge. Fifteen minutes before I couldnt bend it a fraction of an inch without cracking it into 50 fifty pieces.

I do recommend spraying it on the veneer because it gives the best coverage and doesnt waste any of the liquid. So get the spray bottle with your order. A quart of the softener will do alot of veneer so this is a great value.

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